5mm Pure Cotton Hand-Knitting Yarn

You unwind a length of thick 5mm cotton, loop it around the hook, and the first row of a basket already holds its shape.

This is a pure cotton hand knitting yarn spun to a round 5mm thickness, sold as a single skein of about 100 yards. Each skein weighs close to 650 g, so the strand is dense and substantial in the hand, the kind of weight that gives a finished piece body and structure.

The maker lists the fibre as 100% cotton, with no blend. That is what gives the yarn its soft, matte surface and its quiet, natural feel as it runs through your fingers. It takes a stitch cleanly and holds it, whether you are working a knit row or a tight crochet round.

It comes in 49 shades, from black, deep gray and charcoal through to butter, apricot, sky blue, mint and terracotta, so a project can stay tonal or turn bold across a single palette.

Key Features

• Pure cotton fibre The maker lists the yarn as 100% cotton, a soft and breathable natural fibre with a matte finish.
• Thick 5mm strand A round, even 5mm thickness that works up quickly on a large hook or needle.
• About 100 yards per skein Roughly 91 m on a single skein, ample length for a sizeable piece.
• Close to 650 g A dense, weighty skein that gives baskets, bags and mats a firm, structured body.
• 49 shades to choose from A wide colour range, from soft neutrals to deep and bright tones.

Best for: knitters and crocheters working chunky projects like baskets, tote bags, cat beds, mats and cushions, who want a heavy pure cotton yarn in a single skein.

How It Knits Up

The 5mm thickness pairs with a large hook or needle, so stitches are big and the work grows fast. A basket or a bag that would take an evening in fine yarn takes far less here, and the finished fabric stands up on its own rather than draping soft.

Because the strand is round and even, the stitch definition stays clear. Cables, ribs and textured crochet rounds read cleanly, and the matte cotton surface keeps the pattern easy to follow as you go.

Quick Product Facts: 100% cotton as listed by the maker; round 5mm thickness; about 100 yards (91 m) per skein; close to 650 g per skein; single skein per unit; 49 colour options.

Projects and Care

Reach for it when a piece needs to hold a shape. The weight and the cotton body suit storage baskets, plant holders, bowl mats, chunky tote bags and pet beds, where structure matters more than drape.

Work a single shade for a clean, modern look, or carry two skeins to block colours across a bag or a cushion. One skein covers a small piece on its own, and larger builds simply add more skeins in the same shade.

As with most natural cotton, a gentle hand wash in cool water and a flat dry help a dense finished piece keep its form.

FAQ

Is this really pure cotton? Yes. The maker lists the fibre as 100% cotton, with no blend stated.

How thick is the yarn? The strand is a round 5mm, a chunky weight best paired with a large hook or knitting needle.

How much yarn is on one skein? Each skein holds about 100 yards, roughly 91 m, and weighs close to 650 g. Each unit is a single skein.

What can I make with it? Its weight and cotton body suit structured pieces like baskets, tote bags, mats, cushions and pet beds. It comes in 49 shades so you can match or mix colours.